What you’ll learn

…in Ghostwriter Certification Training

  • How and why to do an A&R
  • How to find the “gold” in any manuscript
  • How to determine BISAC selection
  • How to advise authors on publishing options
  • The scope of responsibility for the various ESPs
  • The variances between the author’s writing process and the ghostwriting process
  • How to chart nonfiction
  • How to apply a content template (not MS Word formatting)
  • How to maintain the author’s voice
  • How to do multiple “spins” (while maintaining the author’s voice)
  • The variances between passive, static, and active voice; when and how to convert; andwhen to not
  • The variances between and basic principles of line and copy editing
  • How to build a nonfiction proposal and query letter and research a submission list
  • The variances between plot and character-driven novels
  • PMA+A
  • The elements of fiction writing from a ghost’s perspective
  • The parameters of fiction A&Rs
  • How to map a plot w/character PMA
  • Meet-in-the-Middle
  • How to ghostwrite supplemental scenes while maintaining the author’s voice
  • How to ghostwrite full novels while maintaining the author’s story, characters, vision,premise, theme, intent and “tells”
  • The variances between “show” and “tell”; when and how to convert; and when to not
  • How to create a compelling submission synopsis and query letter and research asubmission list
  • How to create a personal resume and credit list while maintaining client confidentiality
  • How to find clients and get clients to find you
  • How to set reasonable fees, bid projects, and write equitable contracts
  • How to assess clients and control the initial contact to land the gig
  • How to establish and maintain authority and avoid or handle problems as they arise

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